Shade matching
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Pigment × application
PR48:2 for Printing Ink
Pigment Red 48:2 PR48:2 — a naphthol / lake / DPP / quinacridone red for printing ink, supplied from India with dispersion guidance, export packing and complete technical documentation.
Why this grade
PR48:2 in Printing Ink
Pigment Red 48:2 (PR48:2) is chosen for printing ink where buyers need dependable shade, moderate-to-very-high light fastness by chemistry and moderate-to-high heat stability. Calcium lake red for printing inks, plastics, and packaging coloration. The final result depends on matching tinting strength, dispersion and the fastness profile to your resin system and processing temperature — verify against the TDS before finalising the grade.
Colour / code
PR48:2
Shade family
naphthol / lake / DPP / quinacridone red
Fastness profile
moderate-to-very-high light fastness by chemistry; moderate-to-high heat stability
HSN / HS code
3204 17 90
Also specified for
Documentation
Documents for PR48:2
Request the full pack for compliance, customs clearance and quality approval.
Interlinks
PR48:2 for other applications
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PR48:2 × Printing Ink FAQs
Is PR48:2 suitable for Printing Ink?
Yes. Pigment Red 48:2 PR48:2 is a naphthol / lake / DPP / quinacridone red widely specified for printing ink, offering moderate-to-very-high light fastness by chemistry and moderate-to-high heat stability. Confirm the exact PR48:2 values for your printing ink formulation and processing conditions against the current Technical Data Sheet before finalising the grade.
How is PR48:2 dispersed for Printing Ink?
PR48:2 is supplied with guidance on oil absorption and recommended dispersion for printing ink. Where direct let-down simplifies handling, ready-to-use pigment pastes are also available to improve batch-to-batch shade consistency.
What documents come with PR48:2?
A Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) and batch Certificate of Analysis for PR48:2 in printing ink are provided on request, with REACH and RoHS declarations and HSN / HS code 3204 17 90 for customs clearance.
What is the MOQ and lead time for PR48:2?
MOQ and lead time for PR48:2 depend on packing size, shade approval and destination market. Share your monthly or annual printing ink volume and target country and the export desk will confirm MOQ, price and shipment schedule.
Can I get a sample of PR48:2 for Printing Ink trials?
Yes. Pre-shipment samples with supporting documents are provided so your R&D and QA teams can validate shade, strength and dispersion in your printing ink system before a bulk export order.
Buyer knowledge base
PR48:2 for Printing Ink: a quick sourcing guide
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Migration control
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Compliance on file
REACH and RoHS declarations and correct HS codes prepared for your market's customs.
Trial then commit
Approve shade, strength and dispersion on a sample before any production quantity.